Sorido Bay Resort

Dive resort · Indonesia · Kri Island, Raja Ampat · Official Website

Booking by Tour Leader Club

4 room types · 24 dive sites · house reef

Sorido Bay Resort is the elder sibling of Kri Eco Resort: same island, same operator, Papua Diving — a different league. A secluded bay, nine rooms on the whole property, from a 60 m² bungalow to a 120 m² villa with a forty-metre terrace. Air conditioning, a movable fan, an ensuite bathroom and a private sundeck facing the ocean come with every one of them.

The veranda looks straight onto the house reef. Sorido Wall is a minute from the jetty: wire coral crabs and shrimp for the macro shooters, schools of fusiliers and surgeonfish, barracuda and reef sharks riding the current. Cape Kri, holder of the world record of 374 fish species on a single dive, is also a minute away.

This is the site of the world’s first SEACAM Center. The Raja Ampat SEACAM Center keeps the latest housings, ports, domes and strobes on site, full rigs for the Canon 7D Mark II and Nikon Z8 for rent, a GoPro 12 and an OM System TG7 in the camera room, dive guides trained in underwater photography, and a camera workstation in the room itself, with both 220V and 110V sockets. Week-long workshops run yearly with a dedicated dive boat and sites picked for the day’s topic, and for a few weeks a year a SEACAM Ambassador is in residence.

The second thing Kri does not have is blackwater. Dives in open water over great depth, where larvae and juveniles rise out of the dark that you will never see on a reef.

Above the beach stands the Healing Hut — a spa with two therapists, aromatherapy, reflexology and facials. Dinner is sometimes laid out on the sand.

The diving itself is shared with Kri Eco: the same PADI 5* centre, the same three-divers-to-one-guide ratio, the same twenty-four sites within half an hour and the same free nitrox.

No markup

You pay exactly the rate the resort publishes. On top of that, only the actual bank costs of currency conversion and the international transfer — no commission of ours.

We run the deal

Correspondence with the resort, holding the room, the contract, booking confirmation and all paperwork are on our side. There is nothing for you to arrange yourself.

Card payment

We accept payment by card through Stripe and issue an invoice. The transfer to the resort is our job — you do not have to find a way to pay abroad.

Support all the way

We help you choose the room and dates, work out the dive package, answer questions about flights and gear, and stay in touch until you are home.

The exact amount is confirmed when we hold your booking: it includes the resort's rate at the day's exchange rate plus the actual transfer costs. No hidden fees.

About the resort

Country

Indonesia

Location

Kri Island, Raja Ampat

Nearest airport

Sorong (SOQ) — 75 km by sea

Transfer

Free scheduled boat for stays of 7 nights and more

otherwise from €95 per person each way

House reef

House reef below the veranda

Sorido Wall and Cape Kri one minute out

Dive sites

Dive centre

In-house, PADI 5* Dive Resort, three divers to one guide

Nitrox

Free for certified Enriched Air divers

Rooms

4 room types, 9 rooms

At the resort

Air conditioning and a movable fan in every room

Unlimited Wi-Fi, in the rooms too

In-room camera workstation, 220V and 110V

Minibar

Daily housekeeping and turndown service

Free laundry

In-room safe-deposit box

Soap, shampoo, conditioner and body lotion

Fresh water shower, hair dryer and bath robes

Unlimited drinking water

Free kayaks and paddleboards

Healing Hut spa above the beach

The world's first SEACAM Center

Diving

PADI 5* Dive Resort, three divers to one guide

Three boat dives a day plus a dusk or night dive

Twenty-four dive sites, all within half an hour by boat

Sorido Wall and Cape Kri one minute from the jetty

Blackwater diving — offered here only, not at Kri

Fluorescence night diving with a special blue light

Unlimited jetty diving with free tanks

Free nitrox for certified Enriched Air divers

Guides trained in underwater photography

Rental gear including reef hooks

PADI courses from Discover Scuba to Advanced and specialties

Boat diving runs six days a week, from Saturday evening to Friday afternoon. The usual day is two dives in the morning, one in the afternoon and a sunset or night dive on request. Saturday is set aside for drying gear: boats and guides are off until 18:00, but you can dive and snorkel off the jetty as much as you like and tanks with air or nitrox are free. Blackwater is Sorido's signature — a dive in open water over great depth, groups of no more than four, dive torch not included. Dive insurance is mandatory; the resort is a DAN World ambassador and short-term cover can be bought on arrival.

Food

Full board — buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner

Western classics and Indonesian dishes from local produce

Snacks, fruit, tea and coffee through the day

Beach dinners on special occasions

Unlimited drinking water

In-room minibar

Meals are family style and everyone eats together. The menu blends Western classics with Indonesian flavours, mostly from local produce. The kitchen handles dietary needs, best flagged in advance. Canned and alcoholic drinks go on the room tab and are settled at check-out.

Beyond diving

Healing Hut spa above the beach

Aromatherapy, reflexology and facials

Snorkelling on the house reef and by boat

Free kayaks and paddleboards for guests

Underwater photography workshops

SEACAM, GoPro 12 and OM System TG7 rentals

Jungle trekking on the island

Birds of paradise watching

Manta trips and the Fam Islands

The Healing Hut sits right above the beach: lavender, the sound of the waves and two therapists. The menu runs to an aromatherapy massage and a reflexology foot massage at €50 an hour, a 90-minute deep tissue massage at €65, a back and shoulder massage at €45 for 45 minutes, a sunburn treatment at €40, a facial at €60 for 75 minutes and the two-hour Kri Island signature package at €75. Book 24 hours ahead; open Sunday to Thursday 09:00–21:00, Friday until 18:00, Saturday only 18:30–21:00. Kri Eco guests can use the spa too — a boat to Sorido is arranged where possible.

Rooms

Bungalow

from €2,663 per person for 7 nights

View: Ocean, private sundeck

Beds: King bed, single bed on request

The entry category at Sorido and the most numerous — five of the nine rooms. Sixty square metres, ensuite bathroom, a private sundeck facing the ocean, air conditioning and a movable fan.

Ensuite bathroom Private sundeck with ocean view Air conditioning and movable fan Camera workstation, 220V and 110V Minibar In-room safe-deposit box Hair dryer and bath robes Daily housekeeping and turndown service Five bungalows

Family bungalow

from €2,944 per person for 7 nights

View: Ocean, private sundeck

Beds: King bed, one or two singles on request

The resort's only family bungalow: ninety square metres for up to four guests. A separate sitting area, ensuite bathroom and a private sundeck facing the ocean.

Ensuite bathroom Private sundeck with ocean view Air conditioning and movable fan Separate sitting area Camera workstation, 220V and 110V Minibar In-room safe-deposit box Hair dryer and bath robes Sleeps up to four One bungalow

Bungalow with an outdoor shower

from €2,944 per person for 7 nights

View: Ocean, private sundeck

Beds: King bed, single bed on request

The only bungalow of its kind: eighty-five square metres of room, twenty-five of front terrace and another nineteen of open-air shower. There is a bathroom indoors as well.

19 m² outdoor shower Ensuite bathroom 25 m² front terrace Private sundeck with ocean view Air conditioning and movable fan Camera workstation, 220V and 110V Minibar In-room safe-deposit box Hair dryer and bath robes One bungalow

Villa

from €3,994 per person for 7 nights

View: Ocean, private sundeck

Beds: King bed, single bed on request

The top category: a hundred and twenty square metres of room and forty of front terrace, for two. Two villas on the whole property. Stone shower, twin basins, bath robes, a separate sitting area and a pavilion open to the ocean.

Ensuite bathroom with a stone shower 40 m² front terrace Private sundeck with ocean view Separate sitting area Air conditioning and movable fan Camera workstation, 220V and 110V Minibar In-room safe-deposit box Hair dryer and bath robes Two villas

Rates

Exploration Package — double occupancy, per person

	7 nights	10 nights	11 nights	14 nights
Sentani Bungalow	€2,663	€3,614	€3,975	€4,945
Kaimana and Kumawa Bungalow	€2,944	€3,995	€4,394	€5,467
Kebar Villa	€3,994	€5,420	€5,962	€7,417

2026 rates in euro per person for the whole stay, full board. The package covers scheduled boat transfers to and from Sorong, three meals, snacks and fruit, tea, coffee and drinking water, Wi-Fi, laundry, free kayaks and paddleboards, one full-day excursion once a week and government taxes. Diving is not part of the Exploration Package.

Exploration Package — single occupancy and sharing

	7 nights	10 nights	11 nights	14 nights
Sentani Bungalow, single occupancy	€3,643	€4,944	€5,438	€6,765
Kaimana and Kumawa, single occupancy	€4,134	€5,610	€6,171	€7,677
Kaimana and Kumawa, 3 pax sharing	€2,461	€3,340	€3,674	€4,570
Kaimana and Kumawa, 4 pax sharing	€2,308	€3,132	€3,445	€4,286
Kebar Villa, single occupancy	€5,394	€7,320	€8,052	€10,017

Single occupancy is the price with one guest in the room. Three- and four-person sharing applies only to the Kaimana and Kumawa bungalows; prices are per person.

Unlimited Diving Package — double occupancy, per person

	7 nights	10 nights	11 nights	14 nights
Sentani Bungalow	€3,488	€4,862	€5,325	€6,717
Kaimana and Kumawa Bungalow	€3,769	€5,243	€5,744	€7,239
Kebar Villa	€4,819	€6,668	€7,312	€9,189

Everything in the Exploration Package plus unlimited diving: tanks, weights and belt, nitrox for certified Enriched Air divers, three guided boat dives a day plus an additional dusk or night dive, except Friday night and Saturdays. The package can only be pre-booked, not bought on arrival.

Unlimited Diving Package — single occupancy and sharing

	7 nights	10 nights	11 nights	14 nights
Sentani Bungalow, single occupancy	€4,468	€6,192	€6,788	€8,537
Kaimana and Kumawa, single occupancy	€4,959	€6,858	€7,521	€9,449
Kaimana and Kumawa, 3 pax sharing	€3,286	€4,588	€5,024	€6,342
Kaimana and Kumawa, 4 pax sharing	€3,133	€4,380	€4,795	€6,058
Kebar Villa, single occupancy	€6,219	€8,568	€9,402	€11,789

Single occupancy is the price with one guest in the room. Three- and four-person sharing applies only to the Kaimana and Kumawa bungalows; prices are per person.

Dives bought separately

	Price per dive
1 to 5 dives	€60
6 to 10 dives	€56
11 to 15 dives	€53
16 dives and more	€50

The price per dive depends on how many dives you buy at once. Tanks, weights, guides and free nitrox for certified Enriched Air divers are included. If you plan to average three dives a day, the Unlimited Diving Package works out cheaper.

Blackwater, fluo, guides and snorkelling

	Price
Blackwater, one diver per guide	€80
Blackwater, two to four divers	€40
Fluo diving, one diver per guide	€30
Fluo diving, two to four divers	€20
Private dive guide, per dive	€50
Private dive guide, per day	€100
Single boat snorkel trip	€28
Double boat snorkel trip	€40
Private snorkel guide, per trip	€25
Private snorkel guide, per day	€75

Prices in euro per person. Blackwater and fluo dives need to be requested in advance, with a maximum of four divers. Blackwater does not include a dive torch; fluo includes a special mask, torch and camera filter.

Rental equipment

	Per dive	Per day	Per week
Full set with computer	€40	€59	€230
Full set except computer	€20	€40	€190
BCD or regulator	€8	€14	€65
Wetsuit	€6	€10	€55
Mask, snorkel and fins	—	€10	€55
Dive computer	—	€20	€75
Dive torch	€8	—	—
15 l tank	€4	—	—

Prices in euro. Rental stock is limited and worth booking ahead. The resort recommends bringing your own soft gear — wetsuit, mask, snorkel, fins and booties.

PADI courses

	Price	What it covers
Discover Scuba Diving	€150	Theory and one dive
Open Water Diver	€680	Manual, certification, all equipment
Open Water Diver Referral	€410	Certification, all equipment
Advanced Open Water	€470	Manual, five dives, certification
Advanced Open Water with a dive package	€245	Manual, certification
Enriched Air Nitrox	€180	Manual, certification, free nitrox
Refresher	€85	One dive and skill practice

Prices in euro. More specialties — Deep, Drift, Night, Underwater Photography and others — on request.

Healing Hut spa

	Duration	Price
Aromatherapy relaxing massage	1 hour	€50
Lemongrass and mandarin reflexology foot massage	1 hour	€50
Tropical Wildflower deep tissue massage	1.5 hours	€65
Back and shoulder massage	45 minutes	€45
Sunburn Savior	45 minutes	€40
Classic Healing facial	75 minutes	€60
Kri Island signature spa	2 hours	€75

Prices in euro. Book 24 hours ahead. Open Sunday to Thursday 09:00–21:00, Friday 09:00–18:00, Saturday 18:30–21:00. A 10–15 minute gap is needed between treatments; cancelling on the day costs 20% of the price.

Excursions, transfers and discounts

	Price or discount
Manta Area, half day	€40
Wai Islands with the P-47D wreck, half day	€50
Fam Islands and Melissa's Garden, full day	€85
Batanta and its waterfall, full day	€85
Blue River (Kali Biru), full day	€90
Gam Bay, on request	€75
Red bird of paradise	€40
Wilson's bird of paradise	€85
Scheduled boat for stays of 7 nights and more	Free
Scheduled boat for stays under 7 nights, each way	€95
Private boat charter to or from Sorong, each way	€1,000
Waisai public ferry, each way	€120
Children under 4	Free
Children 4 to 10	50% off
Children 11 to 13	25% off
First time returning	15% off
Second time returning and more	20% off

Prices in euro per person. Trips run Sunday to Friday, except the red bird of paradise programme. Stays of seven nights and more include one complimentary full-day trip to Manta Point and the Mushroom Islands. Arrivals and departures on Saturdays are not possible. Discounts apply only to direct bookings and are not cumulative.

Rates and availability can change. Message us — we will confirm current dates and prices.

When to go

Best time: Year-round; prime season October to April
Water temperature: a steady 28–29 °C

The Dampier Strait dives all year: there is no pronounced dry or rainy season, and the islands and mountains around create a local microclimate of high humidity and short tropical showers. October to April is considered prime, when plankton concentrations bring in the big pelagics. The summer months are windier and the surface gets choppy, but that does not reach the diving — visibility then is usually the best of the year. Arrivals and departures are on Sundays and Wednesdays; there are no transfers on Saturdays.

Getting there

Kri Island lies 75 km from the port of Sorong on the northwest coast of West Papua. The usual route is an international flight to Jakarta, Denpasar or Manado, then a domestic flight to Sorong (SOQ), Domine Edward Osok airport, and the resort boat from there.

The boat leaves Sorong around 09:30, so do not arrive later than 08:30. On the way back it reaches Sorong around 09:00 — book your onward flight no earlier than 10:30. Scheduled arrivals and departures run on Sundays and Wednesdays; there are no transfers at all on Saturdays.

For stays of seven nights and more the boat is free. For shorter stays and other days it costs €95 per person each way; a private charter is €1,000 each way for a group of up to nine. There is a third route as well — the public ferry via Waisai at €120 per person each way, including transfers and tickets.

Raja Ampat runs on Eastern Indonesian Time, GMT+9. A visa on arrival costs USD 35 and your passport must be valid for at least six months. On the island they take cash in USD, EUR and IDR, bank transfer, Visa and Mastercard, and Wise.